Purpose:
To be part of a small team that support the UK & Ireland Channel Marketing Managers (CMMs) within the Channel & Devices Marketing team, within CDS. Everything this team does is focused on driving sales of their products and services. The Channel Marketing Managers build marketing plans in close collaboration with other CDS team members and retail partners. The CME role will support the execution and monitoring of these marketing activities.
typical day
·Support Channel Marketing Managers in the execution and tracking of marketing activity with selected retail accounts
oComplete Proof of execution activity for purchase orders for all categories
oComplete product sales sheets / catalogue placement forms as required for all categories
oConduct website audits to agreed rhythm for all categories
oManage production and communication of Release Schedules - ensuring correct recipients and content
oManage the FTP library for all categories to ensure assets are up to date
oCoordination of Sales conferences & events, post CMM managed brief & sign off
oManagement of field team monthly briefing process, via document & in person when appropriate
oReview editorials / advertorials against brand guidelines
oBriefing in agencies on merchandising requirements, requesting quotes, approving creatives and organising distribution
oPurchase Order raising in close collaboration with CMM
This role will be a hybrid across 2 areas of the team - creating great experience for the successful candidate - but they must be able to handle conflicting priorities.
Key Success Criteria
·Marketing decks updated with proof of execution for all agreed activity - photos, press ads, online snips, etc to agreed timelines and stored in prescribed location for each product
· FTP sites for all categories kept up to date with current assets and old FTP sites taken down to release space
·Website audits completed and actions circulated to the team
·Deadlines adhered to.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
1)Essential Experience
Basic excel - some items that the candidate will need to do is build pivot tables, create a drop down list of options and sort a list of data
2)Technical / Functional Skills
Knowledge of marketing planning process and key components
3)Personal Attributes / Interpersonal Skills
Good team player, excellent attention to detail, strong communicator, ability to work to deadlines
